Internal Probe into KPC Partnership with Israeli Company

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that Oil Minister Hani Hussein has ordered an internal probe into alleged KPC partnership with a Belgian petroleum company with close relations to an Israeli firm. In a press statement, the KPC said the Internal Audit Department has already started investigations into the issue and the minister is closely following up the procedures. Minister Hussein will take firm and strong measures against those involved in any violation of the Ministry's policy in this regard should the allegations turn out to be true, the statement added.